Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part-time - OMH Adult Clinic
Equinox Inc·City of Albany, New York
Equinox Inc·City of Albany, New York
The LPN provides medical services in an outpatient clinic, including administering injections and managing medication inventory. They collaborate with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners to handle prescription refills, lab reports, and client wellness education.
Description Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region.
For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.
Our OMH Adult Outpatient Clinic provides a multi-disciplinary team of licensed independent practitioners and clinicians to provide services for adults experiencing co-occurring symptoms and disorders. This collaborative approach to care, integrating medication with therapy, ensures the best outcomes for clients. In addition to helping individuals reduce symptoms, the focus of treatment is on developing self-awareness and identifying personal goals and strategies to achieve those goals. Our clinic uses evidence-based best practices in all treatment modalities, and takes a holistic approach to the individual.
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide medical services to clients in the Outpatient Clinic. This is a 20 hour a week part-time weekday position
Provide and document injections, perform inventory and order supplies for client’s receiving injections Maintain medication storage room and maintain inventory in a neat and orderly manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations Assist psychiatrists and nurse practitioners in providing timely responses to client requests for prescription refills Review client blood work and lab reports and inform treating psychiatrists and nurse practitioners of emergent issues and follow up as appropriate Assist medical staff in completion of insurance prior-authorization forms Assist clients/staff in crisis or medical emergency situations Collaborate with service providers and other stakeholders as appropriate Provide group and individual wellness education and perform general health assessments as needed Exercise good professional and ethical judgment Maintain appropriate professional boundaries Demonstrate reliability and conscientiousness Strong communication and team building skills Good organization and time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Assist providing injections in PROS when needed Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements: Able to sit for long periods of time Able to use computer Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification required, with current licensure in New York State Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Minimum of one year experience providing nursing care to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses preferred Experience in a Community Health setting
Equinox, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
